The University was established on the recommendations of University Education Commission in 1949 and two joint Indo-American Teams on Agricultural Research and Education in 1954-55 and 1959-60, on the pattern of Land Grant Colleges of the United States of America by transferring the existing six Government Colleges of Agriculture, and two Colleges of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry under an act of Madhya Pradesh legislature passed in 1963. Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University. He is supported by Director of Instruction, Director of Research Services and Director of Extension Services. Whereas Faculties of Agriculture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Engineering are headed by respective Faculty Deans, supported by Deans of constituent Colleges and Heads of Departments. Registrar and Comptroller support the Vice Chancellor in administration and financial matters.Board of Management, Academic Council, Administrative Council, Extension Education Council, Research Council and Council for Post Graduate Studies are the highest bodies for making necessary decisions. Over four decades JNKVV has created a base for scientific research and education in a wide spectrum of areas. The university has emerged as a leading research organization having a major stake in the agricultural development of the state.